Butter Alternatives

I’m always looking to save fat and calories where I can. I discovered that I can replace butter or margarine with Molly McButter or Butter Buds in mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, sauce mixes and a host of other dishes and packaged foods.
By using one of these products, you can save up to 400 calories and 44 grams of fat per 1/4 cup of butter or margarine. And you can’t tell the difference in taste. Lee Anne F., Elma, Washington

Featured Recipes

A few handy convenience items hurry along preparation of these rich, lemony bars with a vanilla wafer crust. They get their sweet-tart flavor from lemon gelatin, sherbet and pudding mix. They're not only fun to make with my grandchildren, but they're delicious, too. —Joyce Speerbrecher, Grafton, Wisconsin

From Dalhart, Texas, Denise Baumert serves up a savory side dish with wonderful garlic flavor. "I add the cloves to the noodles as they are cooking for fast and flavorful results," she explains. At only 11¢ a serving, this pleasing pasta is a thrifty accompaniment to most any lunch or dinner.